Chinese, Slovenian presidents hold talks
24/10/2008 17:16
The Chinese government has always taken Slovenia as one important partner
of China in Central and Eastern Europe and is willing to work with the Slovenian
side to push forward bilateral relations, Chinese President Hu Jintao said in
Beijing today.
During talks with Slovenian President Danilo Turk, Hu
suggested that the two countries strengthen mutual political trust and support
and cooperate with each other in issues of each other's core interest.
For
this purpose, Hu suggested the two sides keep the momentum of high-profile
exchange of visits, expand understanding between the governments, legislatures,
political parties and people of the two countries, and enhance consultations and
dialogues to increase mutual understanding and trust.
"The two sides should
better outline, guide and coordinate bilateral trade and economic cooperation,"
Hu said, adding that investment environment should be improved to stimulate
cooperation between enterprises and accelerate infrastructure construction,
innovations, energy conservation, environmental protection and port
transportation.
The Chinese president spoke highly of the China-Slovenia
relations, saying sound progress had been made since the two countries
established diplomatic relations 16 years ago.
To further improve the ties on
the basis of mutual respect, equality and reciprocity, Hu also called for more
exchanges in the fields of culture, education, sports, health, tourism and press
between the two countries, as measures to consolidate the social basis of sound
bilateral relations.
"The two countries should strengthen consultation and
coordination in multi-lateral international and regional mechanisms such as the
United Nations and the Asia-Europe Meeting, and work together to promote world
peace, stability and prosperity," he said.
Turk agreed Hu's comments and
suggestions on the bilateral relations and expressed satisfaction with the
current political, economic and trade ties between Slovenia and China.
The
Slovenian side hoped to enhance bilateral trade and economic relations, as well
as explore more ways of investment and cooperation, he said.
The Slovenian
president said his country was devoted to pushing the European Union to develop
relations with China, and hoped that Slovenia and China would have more
consultations and cooperation in international affairs.
Turk said the general
stability in the Balkan Peninsula remained fragile and hoped China would
continue playing a role in maintaining lasting peace and prosperity there.
Hu
said it was China's hope that Balkan countries would properly resolve their
problems left over by history through dialogue and work together to build a West
Balkan of lasting peace and shared prosperity.
Hu promised China would
continue promoting the peace process in West Balkan.
Xinhua
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